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Overview of PringlesPringles is a brand of potato and wheat-based stackable snack chips, owned by Kellogg's. Pringles was initially developed and marketed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), beginning in 1967....

What the Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV commercial - Sad Device is about.

Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV commercial - Sad Device

The Pringles 2019 Super Bowl TV spot, titled 'Sad Device,' was a creative and humorous take on the addictive nature of Pringles chips. The ad started with a lonely and discarded smart speaker, who was feeling upset for being unable to do anything without being activated by a voice command.

As the speaker tries to motivate itself, it hears the crunching sound of someone eating Pringles. That's when it finally snaps, and begins playing 'Funkytown' by Lipps Inc. The chip-eating person, who happens to be nearby, is surprised to hear the song playing, only to discover that it's coming from the lonely speaker.

The ad then cuts to a group of friends who are eating Pringles while watching the Super Bowl. Their snacking has become so intense that they can't hear each other over the noise of the crunching. As they're about to give up their activity, they hear the 'Funkytown' song playing and join in with the speaker to create a catchy tune.

The commercial's message is that Pringles chips are so addictive and enjoyable that they can even make you dance. By using the song 'Funkytown' and an unconventional storyline, Pringles managed to capture the attention of viewers during the Super Bowl, which is known for featuring many memorable ads. Overall, the 'Sad Device' ad may have been short but definitely sweet, and it achieved its goal of promoting Pringles in an entertaining and memorable way.

Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV commercial - Sad Device produced for Pringles was first shown on television on February 2, 2019.

Song from commercial Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV Spot, 'Sad Device' Song by Lipps Inc.

"Funky Town" by Lipps Inc.

"Funky Town" is a popular disco/funk song by the American band Lipps Inc. The song was released in 1980 as the second single from their debut album "Mouth to Mouth".

Origins and Lyrics

The song was written by Steven Greenberg , who also produced it. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to move to a town that's right for them , where they can keep moving and grooving with some energy. The song's catchy chorus, "Won't you take me to Funky Town?" has become iconic in popular culture.

Chart Performance and Legacy

The song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and in several other countries. It has since become a disco and funk classic, with its catchy melody and upbeat tempo still popular today.

Cynthia Johnson

The lead vocals on "Funky Town" were performed by Cynthia Johnson, who was a member of Lipps Inc. at the time. She later went on to pursue a solo career and has also worked as a backing vocalist for other artists.

Trivia

According to Songfacts, "Funky Town" was inspired by a visit to New York City by Steven Greenberg. Although Lipps Inc. was from Minneapolis, the song's lyrics describe the singer's desire to leave their current town and move to a new one that's right for them.

Overall, "Funky Town" by Lipps Inc. is a disco and funk classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners decades after its release.

Frequently Asked Questions about pringles super bowl 2019 tv spot, 'sad device' song by lipps inc.

The 30-second commercial ends with the slogan “Get Stuck In” and is soundtracked by Tina Turner's 1989 single “The Best.” The top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hit was originally released by Bonnie Tyler a year earlier.

Meghan Trainor will appear in one of this year's Super Bowl LVII commercials. The “All About That Bass” singer has filmed a brief advertisement spot for Pringles, which finds her filming a TikTok dance to her viral hit, “Made You Look” and enjoying the popular snack food.

Dr. Patrick Monaghan, who now lives in London, Ontario, has always done acting and was surprised when he got the call for a Pringles ad making light of those getting their hand stuck in the Pringles' tube. Monaghan says the story about how he got the job has two Grenfell connections.

This marks a move away from the iconic "Once You Pop, You Can't Stop" slogan which was first introduced in 1996.

Pringles is advertised in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland with the slogan "Once you pop, the fun don't stop" along with the original slogan "Once you pop, you can't stop!"

Pringles is advertised in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland with the slogan "Once you pop, the fun don't stop" along with the original slogan "Once you pop, you can't stop!"

In the US and the UK, Pringles are marketed with the slogan “Once you pop, you can't stop” along with “Once you pop, the fun don't stop.”

Julius Pringles Mr. P also known as Julius Pringles is the mascot of Pringles. Mr. P was designed by Arch Drummond in 1967 and became the face of chips brand Pringles.

Some of Baur's ashes were buried in a Pringles can at his request. Baur's children said they honored his request to bury him in one of the cans by placing part of his cremated remains in an Original flavor Pringles container in his grave in suburban Springfield Township.

Fredric Baur started working on Pringles® back in the mid-1950s, when he was looking to find an alternative to potato chips, which were often greasy, stale and broken.

Noun. Pringle (plural Pringles) An individual potato snack of the Pringles brand.

With the first brand repositioning since 1996, Pringles, the classic potato chip, has launched a new campaign titled, “Mind Popping,” devised to convey that the snack will “blow people's minds” from the shape of the packaging to the “fun” experience of eating them.

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Actors

Actors who starred in Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV Spot, 'Sad Device' Song by Lipps Inc.

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Agenices

Agenices of the Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV Spot, 'Sad Device' Song by Lipps Inc.

Pringles Super Bowl 2019 TV commercial - Sad Device
Grey Global Group Inc.

Grey Global Group Inc. is a renowned advertising and marketing agency that was founded in 1917 by Lawrence Valenstein and Arthur Fatt. The company has its headquarters in New York City and has grown t...

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Products Advertised

Pringles BBQ
Pringles Cheddar Cheese
Pringles Jalapeño
Pringles Original
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
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